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BREAKING NEWS
“We are delighted that Julia is joining our Board,” commented Rene Riedi, IAADFS Chairman, adding, “her knowledge of the whole industry and of the expanding beauty sector in particular will be invaluable as we launch our new initiatives and explore ways to better serve our members.”
Avolta (the former Dufry) continues to grow—this past week announcing a brand new duty-paid concession in Brazil and a contract expansion at Edinburgh Airport in Scotland. Page 1.
Congratulations to Suzanne Mahoney, who has been named Head of Retail at MSC Cruises. Page 1.
The Duty Free World Council Academy announces that more than 3,000 people in the Travel Retail industry completed its responsible online training courses in 2023. This very impressive statistic encompassed all key duty free categories. See more details on page 1.
AIRPORTS
The New Terminal One at JFK launches global duty free RFP.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), The New Terminal One (NTO) and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports have announced the launch of the commercial program for the privately funded $9.5 billion all-international terminal scheduled to open in 2026 as part of the $19 billion transformation of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York.
The first RFP to be issued is for “an innovative and bold global duty free partner” says URW Airports. The tender is offered as a single package covering five outlets in the initial stage. See the full story on page 2.
TULUM: the first direct flights from the United States to Tulum’s new airport take off at the end of March, and is expected to enhance tourism to the booming area even further. Page 3.
Washington’s airports announce 15 new concessions to open in 2024. Page 5.
CRUISE NEWS
MSC is to host the naming ceremony for the MSC World at the new cruise terminal opening in Miami in 2025, which will be the largest cruise terminal in the world when completed. Details on page 3.
SEATRADE RETAIL DAY.
The Moodie Davitt Report’s Dermot Davitt talks with TMI about the first full-day program dedicated to Cruise Retail at the upcoming global event in Miami in April. Page 4.
SUPPLY SIDE
Marcolin adds elegant butterfly silhouette model to its 2024 Guess Travel Retail collection. Page 4.
Rituals relaunches its best-selling Sakura collection & introduces new limited edition Yozakura. Page 5.
Victorinox unveils Airox Advanced travel gear line. Page 5.
Brugal introduces Maestro Reserva, a new permanent edition sipping rum. Page 6.
Japanese whisky and spirits producer Nikka Whisky and MONARQ Group extend strategic partnership to the Caribbean. Page 6.
